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Catafalque, Remains of President Lincoln Lying in State, Cleveland, Ohio
- Creator:
- Ryder
- Location:
- Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland
- Origin Date:
- 1865
- Materials:
- paper
- Measurements:
- overall: 17 in x 20 1/4 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.0048
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Photographs
Description
Black and white photographic print depicts a scene of President Lincoln's funeral in Cleveland, Ohio. The catafalque is covered by a white awning topped with American flags and is located right of center. Trees line walkways down both sides and crowds of people can be seen in the distance. Text at the bottom margin reads "Catafalque. Remains of President Lincoln lying in State, Cleveland, O." Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
